A gentleman's chair, gent's chair or grandfather chair is a term usually applied in Australia to a deep upholstered Victorian easy chair, often button-backed and with upholstered arms. The chair generally stood on short cabriole legs and had a 'spoon' or a wide balloon back. The 'show wood', that is, the polished frame, was usually mahogany or walnut, although many examples in Australian red cedar have survived. There are Australian versions of the gentleman's chair, lady's chair and matching settees, usually made from cedar, and occasionally from blackwood. As cedar is a softer timber than walnut, mahogany and rosewood, from which the English versions were made, the carving is usually not as crisp as in the imported version. However, the Australian blackwood gentleman's chair is often difficult to distinguish from a good-quality English walnut example. The Edwardian form of the gentleman's chair is much squarer in outline, with short turned legs and the arms are often supported by spindles. There was sometimes a row of spindles, like a gallery, beneath the top rail. The chairs were frequently upholstered in leather.An item probably made in Australia during the latter half of the Victorian era and is significant as it was made in Australia at a time when furniture and many other household items were imported from either America or England.Armchair: gentleman's armchair of Cedar wood with brown leather upholstery, tacked and buttoned in a crocodile-skin-like effect. The wood is scalloped and carved with a Prince of Wales Feather on the back. The arms are scrolled and carved with an Acanthus leaf design, finished on tulip turned legs. All four legs have brass and porcelain castors. circa 1870, Australian-made. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, furniture, chair, armchair, gentleman's chair, lady's chair, leather upholstery, buttoned upholstery, living room furniture, lounge room furniture, formal furniture, domestic

These armchairs seem to be dated from the 1960s and are seen in a photograph taken by the Melbourne Harbour Trust around 1963.3 armchairsarmchairs

A soft covered book dark blue book, dark blue pages with white writing on each page. Also on the cover is a photo of Mary Henshelwood Davenport ( in her latter years) sitting in a chair (which has a brightly coloured patchwork quilt over it) looking towards the camera.non-fictionThis is a auto biography of Mary's life from birth 1920 till her 90th. birthday in 2000.history, memories, stories, auto biography, tasmania, caulfield, elwood, bentleigh, school days, myers, clothes, birthday party.

These cane chairs are one of many 19th-century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with Warrnambool and the Giles Family history. Items donated by the family have come to be known as the Giles Collection. Many items in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage were donated by Vera and Aurelin Giles and mostly came from the home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton), who married in 1880 and whose photos are on display in the parlour. Henry was born at Tower Hill in 1858 and was a labourer on the construction of the Warrnambool Breakwater before leaving in 1895 for around seven years to build bridges in NSW. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook, and she attended Mailor’s Flat State School and where she eventually became a student teacher. After which she became a governess at “Injemiara”, where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, had once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family consisted of six; some of the children were born at Mailor’s Flat, and later, some children were born at Wangoom. They lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, and this is where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940. Heywood & Wakefield Furniture Co: - The Heywood-Wakefield Company is an American furniture manufacturer established in 1897. It went on to become a major presence in the US. Its older products are considered collectibles and have been featured on television antique programs. The Heywood brothers established themselves in 1826 as furniture makers, and the Wakefield Company began in 1855 as a separate company. Both firms produced wicker and rattan furniture, and as these products became increasingly popular towards the end of the century, they became serious rivals. In 1897, the companies merged as Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company (this name was changed to Heywood-Wakefield Company in 1921), purchasing Washburn-Heywood Chair Company in 1916, Oregon Chair Company in 1920, and Lloyd Manufacturing Company in 1921. While its wooden furniture plant in Gardner, Massachusetts, closed in 1979, a branch in Menominee, Michigan, continued to manufacture metal outdoor seats, auditorium seats, and school furniture. The Heywood-Wakefield Company Complex in Gardner was added to the National Historic Register in 1983. The South Beach Furniture Company acquired the rights to the name in 1994 and reproduces its wooden furniture. Both founding companies produced wicker and rattan furniture in the late 19th century.  The wicker styles drew on the Aesthetic Movement and Japanese influences simpler designs arose in the wake of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The merged entity stayed abreast of wicker furniture trends by hiring designers such as Paul Frankl and Donald Deskey during the 1920s. Its furniture was exhibited at the 1933 Century of Progress exhibition and the 1964 New York World's Fair. During the 1930s and 1940s, Heywood-Wakefield began producing furniture using sleek designs based on French Art Deco.The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the village and museum were established. The wicker furniture is a fine example of late 19th and early 20th century lightweight domestic furniture that is today a very collectible item and quite rare and valuable.Armchair: pair of wicker armchairs, painted dark brown. The open wicker weave pattern of a traditional Asian design extends from the seat up to the armrests and completely over the backrest, plus across the front of the chair below the seat. The seat is very firmly woven and fitted into a timber frame. A reinforcing pattern of wicker work covers the top edges of the armrests and backrest in one piece and folds around to the underside, referred to as rolled serpentine arms and back. The hollow ends of the armrests are filled with a circular knob of wicker work. The back legs are also completed with decorative wicker knobs. The frames are constructed from bamboo. One chair base (3788.1) has been strengthened with metal bracing. The other chair (3788.2) has the remnants of an orange manufacturer’s tag fixed to the base. The chairs were made from 1897 to 1921 by Heywood Brothers & Wakefield Company, USA. These chairs are part of the Giles Collection.Tag, orange with black print: “MANUFA - Heywood B – GARDNE”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, giles collection, giles family, henry and mary jane giles, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century furniture, wicker armchairs, rolled serpentine wicker work, cane armchair, classic wicker furniture, victorian style furniture, domestic furniture late 19th century, chair, armchair, woven cane, wicker, rolled serpentine, manufa - heywood b – gardne, heywood brothers & wakefield company, usa

This armchair is one of a pair, formerly used in the mayor's reception room and used by Mayor and Town Clerk of the Warrnambool Council.The pair of chairs is significant for its association with Warrnambool's local history, including the Warrnambool Council, the Mayor and the Town Clerk. The chairs also represent the design of formal furniture of the early 30th century.Chair, wooden armchair with heavily carved wood and red leather upholstery, fastened with decorative studs. One of a pair. Cut away design on the upper part of the chair.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, armchair, mayor, town clerk, warrnambool council, reception, tub chair, leather upholstery, carved wood, cut-away design, domestic chair, domestic furniture

This armchair is one of a pair, formerly used in the mayor's reception room and used by Mayor and Town Clerk of the Warrnambool Council.The pair of chairs is significant for its association with Warrnambool's local history, including the Warrnambool Council, the Mayor and the Town Clerk. The chairs also represent the design of formal furniture of the early 30th century.Chair, wooden armchair with heavily carved wood and red leather upholstery, fastened with decorative studs. One of a pair. Cut away design on the upper part of the chair.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, armchair, mayor, town clerk, warrnambool council, reception, tub chair, leather upholstery, carved wood, cut-away design, domestic chair, domestic furniture

The timber on this captain's chair has been worn smooth across the backrest. It is of solid construction. A captain's chair is typically a wooden armchair with a back that curves around to form the armrests. The style of chair was used in the 19th century and was a statement of status aboard a ship. This captain's chair is an example of the type of furniture used onboard a ship in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Captain's chair; an oak armchair with a low curved back that forms the armrests. It has six turned spindles, a fretted back, a solid saddle seat and is supported on four turned legs. The timber backrest feels smooth and well-worn. Circa 1900.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, wooden chair, captain's chair, armchair, 19th century furniture, nautical furniture, seating

Commander Crawford Atchinson Denman Pasco (1818–1898), Royal Navy, was member of the Mission's Committee. He was the son of Rea-Admiral John Pascoe (1774–1853) who served in the Royal Navy between 1784 and 1853. On 7 April 1803 he was assigned to Nelson's flagship HMS Victory and was appointed as signal officer by Nelson on the day of the Battle of Trafalgar. In this role he was to hoist the famous signal "England expects that every man will do his duty".Sepia tone photograph of man in uniform seating in armchaircrawford atchison denman pasco (1818-1898)

Charles Bradbury recollects his time in the Royal Navy, whilst relaxing at Elanora.1 b/w photograph of man in floral armchairCharles Bradbury, 75, tells stories of his naval days with the Royal Navy Oct 88 Lighter F2 1/2association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), charles bradbury

From Chapman Family AlbumSepia studio portraits Jane Phillip's right arm is resting on Chaise Lounge with bolster and tassel armchair on her left. Lizzie Stanton standing between curtain and armchair.Jane Phillips Lizzie Stanton

B & W photograph of Rev Colin Knox sitting in an armchairNew Spectator identification knox, colin, uniting church minister

Armchairs in the foyer of the Old Colonists' Hall, Lydiard Street< Ballaratold colonists' association ballarat, old colonists' hall, marbles, armchairs

This hand carved President’s Chair was presented by Legatees from the Melbourne Club and groups in 1955. It was made in memory of the Founder of Legacy, Legatee Stan Savige who had passed away in May 1954. Melbourne Legacy keeps the chair on display in the main reception foyer on Level 1.A record of the respect held by Legatees towards Legatee Stan Savige that they wished to honour him by providing a President's chair in his honour.Large wooden armchair with leather seat and back topped with the Legacy torch.Brass plaque engraved with "In memory of / Legatee Stan Savige / Founder / Melbourne Legacy 1923"presidents, chair

MARY ANN BROWN [NEE STOWE] WIFE OF WILLIAM BROWN OF THORNTON STREET, CLUNES.COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF MARY ANN BROWN (NEE STOWE) STANDING BY BUTTONED ARMCHAIR.local history, photography, photographs, costumes, female

Photograph proof 20) of a family consisting of a gentleman and four little girls in a studio setting. One girl is seated in an armchair and two older girls in sailor suit type dresses are standing. An infant is seated on the back of the armchair.person, family, studio portrait, family

Portrait of a woman seated in an armchair with legs folded and two vases of flowers and a tea service. Signed (L.r) 'Clifton 25-29 April '82'. clifton pugh, portrait, adriane, painting

Black and white copy of original photograph. Photo shows a bearded man sitting in an armchair."Revd. Mr Abbertson?".rev. mr. albertson, rev. mr. abbertson, ministers of religion

IDENTITIES UNKNOWNORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THREE CHILDREN SITTING IN LARGE ARMCHAIR BEHIND A SMALL PALM IN A JARDINERE.local history, photography, photographs, costumes - child

A Neos Kosmos newspaper article based on an interview with Spiros Kallinikos aged 96 at the time. He talks of his love of Ithaca and Greece and his experiences as an early immigrant to Melbourne. Spiros was born in Ag Yianni Ithaca and arrived in Australia in 1910. He returned to Greece to fight in the Balkan wars. He married Evriklia Kolaitou who was from Vathi, Ithaca and had three daughters, Nina, Kali and Penelope.Spiros Kallinikos' story is emblematic of the story of many early Ithacan immigrants.Greek newspaper article including black and white photograph of couple seated in armchairs in lounge room. Photograph has the Greek words 'Η παροικια μας' (translated Our community) written across top left corner. The newspaper article is has the heading 'Δεκατρεις φορες πηγε στο Θιακη και ακομα δεν χορτασε' (translated: Thirteen times he has been to Thiaki and he still not sated.

This photo of a man sitting in a lift chair appears in a paid advertisement which was published in several early editions of News Review. This is one example of the types of mobility aids available at the time.B&W photo of a man sitting in an lounge chair, smiling. The armchair has a padded headrest and armrests. On the floor in front of the armchair is a matching low footstool with four castor wheels. Written at the bottom of the photo is the text, "ARTISTIC AD REVERSE DIRECTION LEFT TO RIGHT”.[In light blue ink] 53% P12rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, mobility aids, lift chair, pain management, news review, 1980s

In 1992, internationally renowned Australian satirist, Barry Humphries, visited the Malvern Op Shop as one of his characters, pensioner Sandy Stone. Media crews covered the event. In this photo, Humphries (dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown) sits on a art deco club lounge armchair, holding his book "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone" (1991). He is surrounded by three women, all Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers, as they pose for a photo.COL photo of a elderly man, dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown, sitting on a art deco club lounge armchair in a crowded room. He is surrounded by three middle-aged women, each wearing a name tag that says "Volunteer". He is holding the hand of one of the women with one hand, and a book with his other hand. The book is titled, "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone". In the background, there are miscellaneuous items protruding from a large hanging wall pocket storage organiser, a shirt handing from a rod in the corner, and other miscellaneous items around the room.[Handwritten in thick black ink or pencil] 1/65% [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Barry Humphriesarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, barry humphries, satirist, comedian, author, book promotion, sandy stone, pensioner, the life and death of sandy stone, volunteers, malvern, 1992

Black and white photograph of Mrs Annie Rijs showing her seated in an armchair at her home at Kalimna Victoriagenealogy

Photograph of lady sitting in armchair. 1 of a pair. Black and white set in wood frame with glass. Possibly an original drawing. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, photograph, woman in chair

Photograph of man sitting in armchair. 1 of a pair. Black and white set in wood framed with glass. Possibly an original drawing.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, photograph, portrait

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 65Oval sepia portrait of a lady seated in armchair with left hand resting on a book, right arm resting on arm of chair.mrs rule (nee hodge), old lintonian collection

In 1992, internationally renowned Australian satirist, Barry Humphries, visited the Malvern Op Shop as one of his characters, pensioner Sandy Stone. He was promoting his latest book, "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone". Television media crews covered the event. In this photo, Humphries (dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown as his character, Sandy Stone) sits on a art deco club lounge armchair as he is being interviewed and filmed by the media. Sitting near him is an unidentified man. A small group of people are watching him being interviewed.COL photo of a elderly man, dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown, sitting on a art deco club lounge armchair in a crowded room. He is surrounded by several people, including two television camera operators and a boom microphone operator. Sitting near him is an unidentified man with grey hair and beard, wearing a navy blue three-piece suit. A woman wearing a white shirt and navy blue skirt is standing nearby. In the background, shelves filled with second hand items and cardboard boxes line the walls. In the foreground, several people's heads (Photographed from behind) are evident.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Op Shop visit by Sandy Stone (Barry Humphries) 1992arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, barry humphries, satirist, comedian, author, book promotion, sandy stone, pensioner, the life and death of sandy stone, television crews, television cameras, broadcast television, television media, reporters, interview, malvern, 1992

In 1992, internationally renowned Australian satirist, Barry Humphries, visited the Malvern Op Shop as one of his characters, pensioner Sandy Stone. He was promoting his latest book, "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone". Television media crews were in attendance to cover the event. In this photo, Humphries (dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown as his character, Sandy Stone) sits on an art deco club lounge armchair as he is being interviewed and filmed by the media. Sitting near him is an unidentified man, and standing nearby is an unidentified woman. A small group of people are watching him being interviewed.COL photo of a elderly man, dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown, sitting on a art deco club lounge armchair in a crowded room. He is surrounded by several people, including two television camera operators and a boom microphone operator. Sitting near him is an unidentified man with grey hair and beard, wearing a navy blue three-piece suit. A woman wearing a white shirt and navy blue skirt is standing nearby. In the background, shelves filled with second hand items and cardboard boxes line the walls. In the foreground, several people's heads (Photographed from behind) are evident.[Handwritten in black ink] 1992 Moonee Ponds Op Shop Sandy Stoner [sic] (Barry Humphries)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, barry humphries, satirist, comedian, author, book promotion, sandy stone, pensioner, the life and death of sandy stone, television crews, television cameras, broadcast television, television media, reporters, interview, malvern, 1992

These oak and rattan high-backed armchairs were previously the old Warrnambool Council's furniture. The group of chairs was later held by the Warrnambool Art Gallery, then transferred to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village in 1976, soon after it opened. Warrnambool became a municipality in 1855, with a population of 1500. In 1863, it became a borough, and the Shire of Warrnambool was constituted in the same year. In 1883, Warrnambool was proclaimed a Town, and in 1918, it became the City of Warrnambool. In 1994, the City of Warrnambool and part of the Shire of Warrnambool amalgamated, becoming the Warrnambool City Council. Chairs are significant to local history as they were originally purchased for use in the Warrnambool Council. The chairs were part of the social and cultural history of Warrnambool.Chair, oak wood arm chair (set of 9), cureved back with decorated wooden edges, shield carved into top and protective metal plates on top at rear. Padded leather seat studded at edge, over rattan cane seat. Rattan cane is stitched onto wooden frame through drilled holes. Front and side legs each have two spindles between them. back legs have one. Legs are turned and slightly cambriol. Some chairs have written on back leg "1486". Made in England, c. 1896Some of the chairs have hand written black pen on back leg "1486"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, chair, armchair, rattan chair, warrnambool museum, warrnambool art gallery, 1890s chair, 19th century furniture, domestic furniture, warrnambool council, council chairs